Gratitude

After having a day yesterday that I felt so down, I can feel the prayers radiating around me as I’ve woken up today with a happier spirit.  Yesterday felt like a vicious cycle of having an IV in my arm, getting it out for a couple of days, only to get stuck with another one when contractions start back up.  I woke up in tears, cried when my doctor came on her rounds, and on the phone with my sister.  Days like that are the ones that I just don’t feel like myself and I felt as though I didn’t have the strength to last this hospital stay.  I was holding myself together when my doctor came into the room and when I asked her about taking out my IV, she gave me an immediate yes and I burst into tears. (Probably not the reaction she was looking for). I never realized how draining it can be to have something stuck in your arm for days, especially when every move I make hurts.  I am so thankful to be free of that stinky thing for another day!  I have been drinking water like a fiend so I don’t get dehydrated and get another IV!  When my hubby stayed the day with me on Sunday, he stuck my straw in my mouth every chance he got so I could stay hydrated.  He cares. J

I must say that after a day like yesterday, I am so thankful for our prayer warriors! God is using many people in our lives (and some people we don’t even know) to lift us up during this trying time.  I am continually humbled by the people here in Texas who have been so gracious to us and we just met most of them!  We have dinners provided for us this whole work week, which is a huge relief!  Things get pricey pretty quick when you’re living out of the hospital and people have been so kind!  Our window sill is loaded with snacks that we can munch on. Our fridge is full of lunches and dinners that we can eat when we need a meal.  I received 2 cards in the mail today and one beautiful bouquet of sunny flowers.  I feel like God is wrapping me in His arms during this very emotional stay because of all the people He is using to support us!

Of all of the things that I could’ve read today, I landed on 2 Corinthians 8, which speaks to generosity.  The beginning of verse 12 says, “For if willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has.”  Meaning: what matters is that people are willing to give, regardless of what it is that they can give.  I have seen that so much this past week and am so grateful for the generosity of people surrounding us during this time!  Whether it’s been a visit from a new friend, a meal for me and Michael, or just the continuous text messages that I get from friends who are far away; people have been giving above and beyond and we are humbled and so grateful for all of the support!